Among the many arguments offered in support of marijuana decriminalization is the misguided belief that it will lead to a reduction in crime. As the thinking goes, making pot legal will remove the incentive to commit pot-related crimes. But that is not the way it works. Indeed, decriminalization might actually be contributing to higher crime rates in some places. Look no further than California if you need evidence. According to a recent piece published by the High Times, certain types of marijuana-related crimes are becoming increasingly more prevalent in the…
Pot Decriminalization Hasn’t Reduced Crime – No Surprises There
